Acanthoscurria geniculata (Brazilian white knee)

Acanthoscurria geniculata (Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula)

Origin: Brazil, South America.

Size: 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) leg span.

Lifespan: Females 12–15 years, males 3–4 years.

Lifestyle: Terrestrial and opportunistic burrower; often creates shallow retreats and webs around its hide.

Appearance: A large and striking tarantula with a dark body and bold white banding on the leg joints, giving it a highly contrasting appearance.

Temperament: Generally defensive and skittish. Readily flicks urticating hairs and may show threat displays when disturbed. Not recommended for handling.

Care & Habitat:

Enclosure: Spacious terrestrial setup with floor space, a large hide, and 5–6 inches of substrate for digging.

Substrate: Moisture-retentive soil, coconut fiber, or a soil mix that holds burrows.

Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C).

Humidity: 65–75%, with a shallow water dish and occasional misting.

Diet: Crickets, roaches, mealworms, and other large feeder insects weekly; juveniles more often.